this was shared by flor.  happy new year pa rin!

Ata - Kaopia-an ng Bag-ong Tuig kaniyo't langon mga sulod
Bicolano - Masaganang Ba-gong Taon
Blaan - Felemi Fali!
Cebuano - Bulahang Bag-ong Tuig!
Dibabawon - Bag-ong Tui g kaniyo tibo na mga soon
Gaddang - Mangamgam Bawa a dawun sikua diaw amin
Hiligaynon - Malipayon Nga Bag-ong tuig
Hungduan - Maphon au nitungawan. Apo Dios Kituwen baron di toon
Ilocano - Naragsac nga Baro nga Tawen!
Mandobo - Maontong kaling Omay!
Mansaka - Malipayong Bag-ong Tuig kamayo, mga lumon
Moro - Nidli pred naborete nano
Pampango - Masayang Bayung Banua!
Pangasinan - Maliket ya balon taon
Sambal - Masayang Ba-yon Taon!
Subanen - Piag Bago Tawn
Surigaonon - Sanan bag-on tuig!
Tagalog - Manigong Bagong Taon
Tala Andig - Maayad ha bag-ong tuig
Waray-Waray -  Mainuswagon nga Bag-o nga Tuig!

am having a real quiet time this christmas eve with my dog, toni, who is also very quiet (and afraid of the firecrackers).  i thought i'd share this (from my daily "horoscope"). cheers! and wishing you all the best for the holiday season. may we have peace in our hearts, kindness in our thoughts. let's remember who our real friends are, who stood by us, whatever happens, as the year slowly comes to an end.

hope justice reigns better next year!

merry christmas!


December 24, 2007
Kindness


Kindness is an ideal that is easily accessible to all of us. We all know that a small kindness can make our journeys lighter and more enjoyable. Even bringing an instance of kindness to mind can put a smile on your face days or weeks later or perhaps even inspire you to share kindness with another. Though it may seem simple to the point of insignificance, many cultures throughout the world and history have recognized kindness as a powerful virtue. It may be the simplest way to experience and share all the grandest ideals of humanity. We can make the choice to act from the best place within ourselves at any time, while simultaneously recognizing the highest potential in another with the smallest of acts, nourishing the seed of hope in each soul we encounter.

In a way, kindness acts as the oil that makes the engine of our world move more smoothly and with less friction. We can still get where we are going but the ride is more pleasant, and those around us can share in the ideal world that we help to create. We are all fortunate that kindness is limitless in its supply and available to everyone. When we act in ways that confirm our ideals, we make the ideal our reality. Then, instead of affirming the experience of struggle and competition, we can shift our experience to the reality of ease and pleasurable camaraderie with the fellow citizens of the world.

Whether giving way to someone in traffic or letting someone go ahead of us in line, donating money or sharing our homes in a crisis, we actively create a universe of kindness and giving with every choice we make. The smallest gesture can bring a smile to light the shadow of an unpleasant situation or remove tension from a difficult task, but it’s effects can echo and extend far beyond the moment. We can be sure that we will receive a kindness in return, but giving is its own reward. Kindness expands the light within us and reaches out to touch the light in others as well, giving us all a glimpse of the glow that has the power to enlighten our world.